Relating to changing political parties less than one year prior to being appointed to political office.

HB 2022 requires candidates for partisan offices (such as House of Delegates, State Senate, and certain judgeships) to have been registered with their chosen political party for at least 60 days before filing candidacy. It specifically prohibits changing party affiliation from "Independent" or "no party" to a partisan affiliation fewer than 60 days prior to filing. This rule applies to all candidates seeking partisan office through primary elections, as outlined in amended West Virginia Code §3-5-7. The bill aims to ensure candidates maintain consistent party alignment during the filing period.